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New Straits Times
7 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Rescued Morecambe hire first Sikh manager in British pro football
LONDON: Morecambe appointed Ashvir Singh Johal as the first Sikh to manage a professional British club on Tuesday just days after the financially-stricken club was rescued by a takeover. The Shrimps, who play in the fifth-tier of English football, were taken over by investment group Panjab Warriors on Sunday, ending uncertainty over their future. Within hours of taking charge, the new owners sacked manager Derek Adams on Monday. At just 30, Ashvir also becomes the youngest manager in the top five tiers of English football. Despite having never previously managed at senior level, he previously worked under Kolo Toure at Wigan and as an assistant to Cesc Fabregas during his time with the youth team at Italian side Como. "I have been fortunate to work and learn from some incredible people, and I'm especially grateful to Kolo and Cesc," Ashvir told the BBC earlier this year. "I know what world-class standards look like, how to lead with clarity, and how to develop a team with a real identity."
ITV News
7 hours ago
- Business
- ITV News
Morecambe FC unveil Ashvir Singh Johal as new manager
Morecambe FC have unveiled Ashvir Singh Johal as the club's new manager. The appointment comes just two days after the club was bought by the Panjab Warriors group, after two year protracted sale process . After confirming the takeover, the first action of the Shrimps' new owners was to part ways with manager Derek Adams. Who is Ashvir Singh Johal? Adams, 50, was in his third stint in charge of the National League club having been appointed in June 2024. A Morecambe statement said the club gave "its sincere gratitude" to Adams for the "leadership and steadiness he brought to the club" throughout a "testing chapter". Just hours after confirming Adams' departure, the club confirmed Ashvir Singh Johal as the club's new manager. The 30-year old from Leicester has coached at Leicester City, Wigan and Como, and claims to be one of the youngest UEFA Pro Licence holders in Europe. In an interview released by the club on Twitter on Tuesday, he said he's proud to take up the role. In a statement released on the club's website, Morecambe FC said: "Morecambe Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Ashvir Singh Johal as the Club's new First Team Manager. "He arrives at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium with an excellent reputation as a forward-thinking coach and leader, bringing with him a wealth of experience in player development, tactical innovation, and building high-performance cultures. "Ashvir spent 10 years at Leicester City, coaching players in the academy setup from U7s all the way through to U18s, during that time Leicester City went through their most successful period as a football club. "His first experience at first team coaching came when he joined Wigan Athletic in 2022 as first-team coach in the Championship. "In June 2025, at 30 years old, he completed his UEFA Pro Licence with the FA, the highest qualification in management and football coaching. "His appointment marks an exciting new era for the Shrimps as the Club continues its journey under fresh ownership and renewed ambition. "Ashvir takes charge with immediate effect and will begin preparations for the upcoming season. "Morecambe FC would like to extend a warm welcome to Ashvir and wishes him every success in his new role. It was announced on Sunday that Bond Group had sold its majority shareholding to the investment company, after the club had been up for sale for almost three years. Also on Monday afternoon, staff were paid outstanding wages for June.
ITV News
7 hours ago
- Sport
- ITV News
Who is Morecambe's new manager Ashvir Singh Johal?
Morecambe FC has appointed Ashvir Singh Johal as their new manager. The 30-year old from Leicester has coached at Leicester City, Wigan, Notts County and Como, and claims to be one of the youngest UEFA Pro Licence holders in Europe. He spent 10 years at Leicester City, coaching players in the academy setup from U7s all the way through to U18s, during that time Leicester City went through their most successful period as a football club. It was followed by a move to Wigan Athletic in 2022, when he worked as first-team coach under former Latics boss Kolo Toure. That saw him become the first Sikh-Punjabi on the touchline in Championship history. In June 2025, at 30 years old, he completed his UEFA Pro Licence with the FA, the highest qualification in management and football coaching. In a statement, Morecambe Football Club says, "he arrives at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium with an excellent reputation as a forward-thinking coach and leader, bringing with him a wealth of experience in player development, tactical innovation, and building high-performance cultures. "His appointment marks an exciting new era for the Shrimps as the Club continues its journey under fresh ownership and renewed ambition. "Ashvir takes charge with immediate effect and will begin preparations for the upcoming season. "Morecambe FC would like to extend a warm welcome to Ashvir and wishes him every success in his new role." He takes charge of a Morecambe team which needs a number of immediate signings ahead of Saturday's planned opening game against Altrincham at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium. The club's turbulent summer had seen a number of departures in the dressing room, leaving just a handful of senior players and youngsters on the books. The appointment comes just two days after the club was bought by the Panjab Warriors group, after two year protracted sale process . After confirming the takeover, the first action of the Shrimps' new owners was to part ways with manager Derek Adams. Adams, 50, was in his third stint in charge of the National League club having been appointed in June 2024. A Morecambe statement said the club gave "its sincere gratitude" to Adams for the "leadership and steadiness he brought to the club" throughout a "testing chapter". Just hours after confirming Adams' departure, the club confirmed Ashvir Singh Johal as the club's new manager. In an interview released by the club on Twitter on Tuesday, he said he's proud to take up the role.
